Japan's Figure Skating Championships 2025 witnessed a thrilling performance as two-time Olympic medallist Sakamoto Kaori clinched her sixth national title with a score of 234.36, securing the only automatic qualification spot for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. She outperformed a fierce challenge from 17-year-old Shimada Mao.
Seventeen-year-old Nakai Ami has etched her name in Japan’s Olympic figure skating history, earning a spot for Milano Cortina 2026 after an impressive rookie senior season. As she leads seven first-time Olympians, veterans Sakamoto Kaori and Kagiyama Yuma bolster the team. Nakai aims to maximize preparation in the 50 days ahead!
The 2025 Japan Figure Skating Championships promise electrifying intensity as junior star Shimada Mao, despite Olympic age restrictions, vies to influence the Milano Cortina 2026 selection. Her potential victory could complicate the Olympic qualification process, igniting fierce competition among elite Japanese skaters. Don't miss this thrilling event in Tokyo!
Sato Shun's transformation shines at the Japan Figure Skating Championships 2025. Once troubled by nerves, he now arrives as a serious contender for the Olympic team after stellar performances this season. With confidence soaring post-Grand Prix, Sato aims to secure his spot for Milano Cortina 2026, focusing on personal bests and composure on the ice.
Japan Figure Skating Championships 2025 saw two-time Olympic silver medallist Kagiyama Yuma dominate in the men’s short program, scoring 104.27. He leads Miura Kao (95.65) and Nakata Rio (89.91) as they head towards Saturday's free skating. The competition at Tokyo's Yoyogi National Stadium is heating up with Olympic qualifying on the line.
In a thrilling conclusion to the women's short program at the 2025 Japan Figure Skating Championships, Sakamoto Kaori narrowly defeated Shimada Mao by just 0.1 points with a score of 79.43. The dramatic competition, held in Tokyo, saw 17-year-old Nakai Ami claim third with 77.50, as the top six skaters were separated by a mere eight points.